Evgeni MalkinFirst he's training all summer long and is feeling great, and then he misses games with scar soreness? Is this going to be a lingering issue? He's already burned some fantasy owners who took him as a Top 5 pick, but his injury hasn't slowed his play when he's in the lineup as he has 7 points in 6 games. Hopefully Malkin can stay healthy and put up points like the Malkin of old.

Boston BruinsThe defending Stanley Cup Champions are defining the Stanley Cup Hangover right now, especially after all the booze-ridden pictures from the past offseason. They sit in last place of the Eastern Conference, 2nd last in the entire league, and Phil Kessel has as many game winning goals as they have wins. Which us brings to one of the scariest performances in the NHL...

The Caps have started hot and despite sloppy play, they have found wins. After a 7-0 start to the season, they've dropped 2 straight to the young Oilers and the Canucks. The scariest thing about their start? A lot of people have been questioning Alex Ovechkin (or maybe just us), yet they're first in their division and have 4 games in hand over the conference leading Pittsburgh Penguins, just wait until he really gets going and the Washington Capitals are a juggernaut.

Drew DoughtyAfter a lengthy contract negotiation, Doughty made it into the Kings lineup for 4 games in which he recorded 1 assist. Then this happened and he missed two weeks. He's back from injury, but those fantasy owners and Kings fans that held their breath for Doughty are still waiting to breathe a sigh of relief on his play as they wait for that sophmore season performance again.

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